Re: Sample hunters Was: New big band horn library
2005-06-24 by John Moores
>> Anyway, it is only illegal if you don't get permission. >> If you request permission and are granted it, then >> there is nothing illegal in doing it. > > In the case you get permission but they charge you (a large sum) for it, > it can be of interest to rebuild a sample from scratch. There are > studios specialising in recreating pieces of few seconds of specific > recordings that are used in songs or commercials. I read about it in > Sound on sound some time ago, an interview with a couple of UK based > producers. It is very tedious and labour-intensive, but if done right, > people can't tell the difference. It was interesting to read how they do > it. Hi I, for one, used to do 'sound as close as you can' versions of tracks for guitarists and singers to jam along with. Yes... It is tedious and labour-intensive! Regards John